Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)

Overview

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is a distinguished educational institution dedicated to research and policy formation that supports advancement in both social sciences and management sciences with a strong focus on interdisciplinary learning. Students pursuing a social sciences degree can also acquire an academic qualification of equal strength by completing the required course work. Due to the depth of study provided by these particular types of academic programs, TISS is able to instil ethical values, corporate responsibility, and social accountability in its graduates, which will assist them in achieving career success in both public and private sectors across the nation. Another distinguishing characteristic of TISS is its understanding of the need for a quality research and teaching faculty who possess both teaching and research capabilities at a national level while providing an unusually high degree of community involvement. A major component of the academic experience provided by TISS is its heavy emphasis on field placements, critical thinking development, and hands-on experience through extensive fieldwork, experiments in experimentation, and collaborative community projects. All of these elements, combined, support the success of graduates in addressing the many complex social problems we face today and in providing strong leadership for future nation-building and sustainability efforts for years to come.

Courses & Fees

Course	Duration	Total Fees	Eligibility
B.Ed + M.Ed	3 Years	INR 3.29 Lakhs	Graduation + CUET PG
MA (Disaster Management)	2 Years	INR 1.61 Lakhs	Graduation with 45% + CUET PG
MA (Development Studies)	2 Years	INR 1.34 Lakhs	Graduation with 45% + CUET PG
MA (Analytics)	2 Years	INR 6.85 Lakhs	Graduation with 45% + CUET PG
MA (Criminology & Criminal Justice)	2 Years	INR 1.64 Lakhs	Graduation with 45% + CUET PG
MHA	2 Years	INR 1.59 Lakhs	Graduation + CAT
Executive PGDM (Part Time)	1 Year 6 Months	INR 4.34 Lakhs	Graduation
B.S.W	4 Years	INR 2.43 Lakhs	10+2 + CUET UG

Admissions

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Empowering

TISS enables students to serve as agents of social change by providing both theoretical knowledge and hands-on learning opportunities. TISS’s “people-cantered” approach equips its graduates with the tools to address multiple forms of social inequality and to promote long-term sustainability. TISS helps develop leaders in the areas of human resource management, disaster management, and social work within its various schools to influence national policies and improve conditions for marginalized populations.

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Admission Process

The process for admission will be based upon merit and finalized via national level entrance tests.A large number of postgraduate programs use the CUET-PG score for the purpose of determining eligibility for admission; however, there are two programs that will allow applicants to use the CAT score for purposes of consideration of admissions. After being selected through an initial screening, candidates will participate in a second round of evaluation that will include an Online Assessment.

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Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for consideration, all applicants must possess at least a bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 or 4 years) from an accredited institution. Applicants who are presently enrolled in their final year of study may submit their application if they have completed all requirements and did not have any accumulated backlogs. Some degree programs, including the Master’s Degree in Organization Development (ODCL) require candidates to have at least 2 years of full-time work experience.

Placements

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai has an impressive record when it comes to placement services; especially regarding its core programs in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations. TISS's Career Development Cell (CDC) works vigorously to promote a strong recruitment season by attracting many of the best organisations globally (corporates, consulting, social sector) to recruit graduates. Due to their combination of expertise and social conscience; graduates from TISS are in high demand across all sectors (manufacturing, FMCG, technology, international INGOs etc.), as graduates from TISS have demonstrated that they possess not only excellent skill sets; but that they are also developed into future leaders through the instituteâs comprehensive field-action-based curriculum.

Top Recruiters

Aditya Birla Group

Amazon

Ernst & Young

Flipkart

Wipro

Accenture

Deloitte

Google

HDFC Bank

ITC

Tata Steel

TCS

Citi Bank

Honeywell

GAIL

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Nestle India

Piramal

Marico Industries Ltd.

Asian Paints

United Health Group

Infrastructure

1. Campus & Accommodation

There are six hostels available at each of the two campuses which have residential facilities for up to about five hundred students. Additional provisions, such as special housing for women and gender-free living arrangements, as well as providing priority for persons with disabilities are also offered through the residential facilities of the Institute. The Dining Hall serves meals (vegetarian/ and non-vegetarian) on a no-profit basis.

2. Academic Facilities

The foundation of the university's education facilities is based on the Sir Dorabjee Tata Memorial Library which contains 120,000 books and a complete Cyber Library that is open 7 days a week (24 hours a day). There is also an air conditioned, smart classroom building with an additional SMART Building (which contains advanced computers; newer style), a full service convention centre and several specialized research units.

3. Sports & Recreation

The gymkhanas are the biggest recreation centre for members which includes an indoor gym where you can do aerobics, aerobics/yoga and many more. Depending on the age group, there are a variety of games available at all members. The facilities include a full-size indoor badminton court, a multi-purpose table tennis, and carrom facilities. Outdoor recreation includes a health club activity, basketball courts, extensive playground areas for cricket & football matches.

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